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Short is believed to have met with Parkes and convinced him of the merits of staying with the region where he made such a mark in 2015-16, with the New Zealander doing the double at the Scarlets’ end-of-season awards by winning the management’s bauble as player of the season and the fans’ gong, too.

Losing him would have been a serious blow as he has become a byword for dependability at the region, a player who is not only around during international windows but also unfailingly performs to a high standard.

Able to play centre or wing, he is also a leader who has skippered the Scarlets.